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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 14, why does Chrissie say she and Rodney like to buy birthday cards in bulk?
(a) They are a cheap alternative to construction paper.
(b) They like the art on them.
(c) They are cheap and are always on hand.
(d) They like to use them as postcards.

2. What does Ruth give the narrator in chapter 6 to replace her lost tape?
(a) A baby doll.
(b) A few tokens.
(c) A new tape of ballroom dancing music.
(d) A new hand mirror.

3. Why did the students feel Madame was different, odd?
(a) She never allowed the children to come near her.
(b) She interacted with the kids more than others.
(c) She enjoyed the art that others thought was poorly made.
(d) She avoided the guardians.

4. Who did the narrator once see giving a speech to an imaginary classroom, as described in chapter 4?
(a) Miss Lucy.
(b) Miss Emily.
(c) Miss Geraldine.
(d) Miss Jody.

5. In chapter 16, why does the narrator think she and her companions did not talk about their trip to Norfolk?
(a) They were embarrassed for Ruth.
(b) They were waiting for Ruth to say something.
(c) They were embarrassed for themselves.
(d) They were anxious to hide the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who decides to comfort Tommy at the end of chapter 1 during his temper tantrum?

2. In chapter 15, why does Tommy think he has blown his future by refusing to participate in art at Hailsham?

3. What does the narrator tell the reader in chapter 2 was required of the students at Hailsham once a week?

4. How does the narrator say Ruth responded to the possibility of not taking the trip to Norfolk in chapter 13?

5. In chapter 14, what are the office workers doing when Rodney points out Ruth's possible?

(see the answer key)

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